Aptx Low Latency Bluetooth Receivers That Work - Equinox, Vanquish, GPX 6000

[F350Platinum]

Got the headphones, they are cheap but they connect with b+, are loud and even have bass boost. They're very light, sit on your ears instead of over them so you can hear ambient noise. For $39 they're really good. 22 hour run time.

Pretty cool so far, going to take them out for a full test drive tomorrow.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08QRQMLVY

[Equinox DetExpert]

On 6/5/2021 at 9:11 PM, Northeast said:

Morning all,  

I have been looking for something that will essentially work like a WM08 (the Equinox wireless receiver) but on the GPX 6000.  Something that can then simply have any type of earphone, earbud, on ear or over ear headphones attached to it.  

I specifically wish to plug some Philips Sports earbuds into a Receiver.  They sit out of the ear to allow some ambient sound in so you are aware of surroundings.  And don't sit inside your ear like a proper ear bud that can get all sweaty and yuck.  I've used the Philips before and they are perfect for me.  

 

The supplied Minelab GPX 6000 headphones work great - but I'm not keen on headphones as they are hot and they make it difficult to wear a broad brimmed hat.  I do recognise there are other hat options.   

 

The non Bluetooth options:

The Quest kit is great (  http://phasetechnical.com.au/product/quest-wirefree-mate-kit/  )  and  although I know they work really well, they definitely only pair with each other and I do not want to attach a Transmit unit to the GPX 6000 - possibility of EMI, an extra thing to get knocked off, an extra thing to charge and the functionality of a Bluetooth LL Transmitter is already in the GPX so why not use it!! ?   

The Minelab Pro Sonic is too expensive and would need a Transmitter attached to the detector. 

The Garrett Z-Link - would also need a Transmitter attached to the detector.  

 

Bluetooth APTX Low Latency options:

I have ordered the Avantree AS70 as it said they were due for release at the start of June.  But since ordering (4 days ago) that has been changed to the end of July  ?    https://avantree.com/au/as70-bluetooth-adapter-for-headphones   They are the latest version of the Clipper Pro previously mentioned on DP as having worked well.  The Clipper Pro seems completely unavailable now. 

I like the look of the AS70 and Clipper Pro as they have a good clip that will attach to a shirt, collar, harness or whatever. 

There are these  https://avantree.com/au/lock-bluetooth-transmitter-receiver-set    but they are a pair and I wonder if the Receive unit will work directly with the GPX or will it only pair with the Transmit unit (it does say auto pairing with each other in the write up).

Chase Goldman had previously mentioned these as working well:

TaoTronics 65ft Bluetooth Transmitter/Receive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BMT9BY

TROND Bluetooth V5.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4W40VC/       Newer version here     https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Indicator-Simultaneously-dp-B01K8ANDCI/dp/B01K8ANDCI/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

I notice the TaoTronics is currently unavailable on Amazon.

At this stage I may get one of the newer Trond units as that will at least be a back up for my upcoming big trip and may end up being my main unit if the Avantree does not turn up in time.  

There are a few others mentioned on this site  http://www.aptx.com/  but some look el-cheapo, some are no longer made (the site is not kept up to date in that regard), none of them have a clip to attach to clothing and I am unsure if any of them actually pair with a Vanguish/Equinox/GPX6.  

Anything that pairs and works well in Low Latency with the Equinox/Vanquish should work well with the GPX 6000.  Would be even happier if my Equinox WM08 just hooked up (shame on you Minelab ?)

So my questions, finally!  

What other brands have worked for people?

Is the audio quality good?  Manufacturing quality good?  Somewhat weatherproof?

Is the Low Latency good?   

Have they paired easily with no issues? 

What sort of time frame are the batteries lasting for most people?     

Hoping you good people can share some 1st hand experiences - good or bad - and this can be a one stop resource for others searching for a similar device.  

 

Cheers, N.E.  ?

I have used a lot of these and he's right some work great why will they not install the same Bluetooth that's a little faster like that's in the module or other modules I have used and it has the + sign by the headphone icon in upper right corner screen of the Equinox when they are connected. Wi-stream I think it is which it's way faster connecting to it even. I wish I could find headphones that worked same with it

[petere]

On 6/13/2021 at 10:18 AM, phrunt said:

I did a significant amount of research into this and settled on this one.

https://www.xmpow.com/products/mpow-bh390a-2-in-1-transmitter-receiver-aptx-low-latency-bluetooth-5-0

14 hours battery life, decent well known brand and it has the Csr8685 chipset.  The latest version while many on the market still have the older Csr8650. 

https://www.qualcomm.com/products/csr8675

The receiver mode supports atpX HD not LL, so may not be suitable for some but I'm using it as a transmitter.

Of course like everything Bluetooth it's backwards compatible so will work with older chipsets like the atpX Low Latency Minelab use in their headphones, It's very simple to use which I found a must, I didn't want a bunch of options and input ports that I'd never use seeing it's just for a detector.  Simplicity and lack of "features" was a plus.

I intend to use it as a transmitter for my older style GPX 5000 to pair to the Minelab Bluetooth headphones that came with my Vanquish that I've never used, the same as the Nox ones my 800 came with which are also never used , along with a Bluetooth LL portable speaker as an alternative to the much slower ProSonic seeing I had to return mine and was left without an option other than seeking an aftermarket replacement.

I'll report on how it goes once it arrives.

I purchased one of these about 18 months ago but have only used it for watching tv with headphones on occasion so as not to disturb others. Sometimes I notice the lip sync to be a bit out but generally seems acceptable. It will connect to my EQX 800 as a receiver and the "+" symbol shows when it is connected. So I would presume it would be OK on a 6000.

[Purplehays69]

Found these today and ordered. I'll let ya'll know if they work with the 6000. If the don't, my daughter gets them.?

[Purplehays69]

Another pic

[Chase Goldman]

Only calls out BT 5.0 spec and somehow equates that to low latency, but BT 5 has nothing to do with latency.  It doesn’t explicitly call out APTX-LL so likely does not incorporate that Codec, therefore latency delay will likely be noticeable while detecting.  If it pairs up with your APTX-LL compatible ML detector in low latency mode (typically indicated on the detector display with the Bluetooth symbol followed by a plus “+” sign you should be good to go.  Definitely let us know either way.

[Purplehays69]

Will do fer sure. If they don't work with the 6, my daughter is gonna love em.....lol

[mn90403]

Here are some waterproof, ultra portable speakers!

 

https://www.amazon.com/s?keywords=Portable+Bluetooth+Speakers&i=electronics&rh=n%3A7073956011%2Cp_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A5662320011%2Cp_n_feature_eleven_browse-bin%3A14384066011\c14384067011&dc&_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&qid=1624471538&rnid=14384058011&ts_id=7073956011&ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_eleven_browse-bin_4

[Steelheader]

I just bought a “TROND” brand aptx low latency receiver/transmitter for my Vanquish 540 and it seems to work really well.  I got it on Amazon.  Before I got the TROND, I ordered a TAOTRONICS brand and it was worthless.  The coil would be a foot off the target before it would sound off.  I sent it back to Amazon.